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Fire / OverheatingDecember 15, 2016CPSC #17053

Remington Brand Chainsaws Recalled by MTD Southwest Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Lawn & Garden
Units affected
8,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Remington-branded chainsaws powered by a two-cycle gasoline engine ranging in size from 42cc to 46cc and with either a 14-inch, 18-inch or 20-inch bar. The chainsaw's housing is orange and black and Remington is printed on the side of the unit and on the bar. Chainsaws included in this recall have model numbers RM4214, RM4218 and RM4620 and serial numbers 1K155XQ0198 through 1F076XQ0200; and were manufactured between November 15, 2015 and June 7, 2016. Model and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle. The second through fifth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The second character is the month with A = January, B = February, C = March, etc. The third and fourth characters are the day of the month. The fifth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g. C286 = March 28, 2016).

Hazard

The chainsaws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bi-Mart, Farmer's Furniture, Lowe's and Mid-States Distributing Co. and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Lowes.com from February 2016 through July 2016 for between $160 and $280.

Photos

Recalled Remington chainsawModel and serial numbers and the manufacture date are located on a white label above the rear handle.
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